Vacancy Number

ER1075

Position Title

Principal Electrical Safety Advisor

Employment Status

Permanent Full Time

Department

Strategy, People and Performance

Location

Bundall Precinct

Award Classification

Stream A, Level 8

Salary

$133,554 - $150,507 per annum (+4% pay increase October 2025)

Hours

40.00 hours per week

About your new role

The position will work closely with all units within Work Health and Safety branch of the Strategy People and Performance department as well as other internal and external customers and stakeholders.

The position assists with operational WHS planning and overseeing the implementation of corporate WHS strategies and initiatives relating to electrical safety.

Key Deliverables of the position:

• Develop and maintain a city-wide Electrical Safety (ES) framework aligned with the WHS management system and formal asset management systems/practices.
• Provide input in electrical safety risk assessments and the control of electrical safety risk/s.
• Plan and implement an electrical safety audit and assurance program.
• Lead or facilitate electrical safety investigations.
• Provide input into electrical safety design.
• Oversee effective close of corrective actions relating to electrical safety.
• Facilitate the development and sharing of electrical safety lessons learnt.
• Develop improvement programs.
• Report progress on electrical safety / electrical worker safety programs.
• Support contracting processing including tender evaluations of electrical contracts or contracts involving electrical risk/s.
• Oversight and monitoring of control of work processes, including electrical safe systems of work.
• Raise awareness and advise directorate personnel on electrical safety matters.
• Communicate, consult and cooperate with stakeholders with respect to electrical safety.
• Provide oversight of contractor’s management of electrical safety.
• Participate in contract practical completion to ensure electrical safety compliance including handover documentation and records for long-term management of the electrical requirements of the asset.
• Liaise with QLD Electrical Safety Officers as required.
• Attend various steering committees where electrical safety input is needed.

We're looking for people who have:
• You hold qualifications in Electrical Engineering or a relevant field with significant demonstrable experience relevant to the role
• Experience in leading incident investigations
• Demonstrated experience in developing, reviewing, evaluating and auditing WHS Management Systems
• Certified Safety Management Systems Lead Auditor
• High level of people management skills, with strong influencing, interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to run meetings, facilitate groups and prepare effective written reports and project plan
• High level of effective analytical and problem-solving skills
• Drivers licence class C unrestricted

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast's future

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.

We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations

Personal and professional development courses

Hybrid office / work from home options

Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport / Low cost on-site gym membership

4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member

1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community. We're committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture.

How to apply

For more information, access the position brief in our jobs portal by clicking ‘Apply’.

Click 'Apply' to submit your online application. Upload your Resume with a Cover Letter (of no more than 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role.

Documents need to be less than 2MB in size and PDF format is preferred. If you encounter technical issues when applying, please [email protected]

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.

Contact Person

Michael O'Brien

Contact Number

[email protected]

Closing Date

Sunday 3rd August 2025

Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.

The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.